Baron Samedi

This is another work in the Voodoo veve series I am doing. My goal is to do my interpretation of several of the loa's ritual symbols. This one is for the Lord of the cemeteries, Baron Samedi. This guy loves to party, and is partial to dancing, cigars, and rum. But don't let that fool you, he is also a fierce protector of children, so all you perps out there better watch out.

Simbi, Bearer of Souls

In Haitian Vodou, Simbi are a large family of serpent deities. Pictured is the ritual symbol for Simbi of the Water (Simbi Dlo), which is actually taken from a photograph of a shield on one of my Voodoo dolls. The background is a vintage photo of Marie Laveau's grave. Simbi is the bearer of souls to all places, and the creative principle.This is one in a series of vintage feel Voodoodles I am working on.

Digg Voodoo

So, I have been wanting to make a Digg Voodoo doll for awhile now, and here it is. For those who are unfamiliar with the color significance of Voodoo, the red means you love it, and the black means avoid it at all costs. Feel free to grab it as a button and use it on your blog or site, but you can't charge for it in any fashion. Enjoy!